YEARLY HIGH
0.1623 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1600 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1607 PKR

2026 MWK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.1623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.1600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1614 to the December average rate of 0.1601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1623 was down 4.02% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 812 PKR
2025 Average 812 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 800 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.89 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1615
0.1600
JanuMarcMayJuly

MWK to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1609, compared to 0.1602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0013 PKR (High: 0.1620 / Low: 0.1607). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PKR (High: 0.1602 / Low: 0.1600).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1614) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.45%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1614
2025 Avg (January) 0.1607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1623 0.1611 0.1614
February 0.1615 0.1609 0.1612
March 0.1620 0.1607 0.1610
April 0.1616 0.1606 0.1608
May 0.1606 0.1601 0.1604
June 0.1606 0.1603 0.1604
July 0.1612 0.1601 0.1603
August 0.1602 0.1600 0.1601